Talk to Tom is a sports betting and gambling podcast; host Thomas Viola sits down with leading experts, pioneers, and bettors across the gambling industry to tell their stories, talk process, and keep you informed in the ever changing world of gambling.
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This week on Talk To Tom, Thomas Viola strays away from gambling for a discussion all about soccer in the United States with Fox Sports's number one World Cup play-by-play voice, John Strong! How to fix US Soccer? Does it need fixing? The Pochettino hire, growing MLS and soccer in America, and more!
00:00 – Life After the World Cup: The Soccer Hangover
03:13 – Did the World Cup Create More American Soccer Fans?
07:27 – MLS Growth, Criticism & the Long-Term Outlook
11:23 – MLS Schedule Changes & the Battle for TV Viewership
16:48 – Promotion/Relegation vs. Building Bigger MLS Clubs
20:54 – Parity, Super Clubs & the Future of MLS
23:26 – Mauricio Pochettino & the Future of the USMNT
30:23 – Learning From the World Cup & What Comes Next for the USMNT
32:17 – Pochettino, American Soccer Culture & the Road Ahead
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30 Jul 2026
Get Ready for Betbash with Scott Moyer
The most exciting time of the sports betting calendar, Betbash arrives at Circa next week, and professional gambler Scott Moyer joins Thomas Viola today to discuss some of their favorite Betbash memories, seminars they have their eyes on, their personal tips for first time attendees, and more!
00:00 Intro
01:12 Why Bet Bash Is Special
03:24 Scott's Famous Bet Bash Lunches
06:14 Networking, Connections & Meeting Industry Legends
08:30 Can't-Miss Bet Bash Seminars
16:03 Scott's Favorite Bet Bash Stories
24:09 Circa Contests, Proxy Services & Football Season
29:32 Best Bet Bash Memories Through the Years
33:20 Sports Gambling Hall of Fame Debate
41:31 Weekly Vegas Lunches & Final Bet Bash Tips
46:03 Outro
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22 Jun 2026
From Sportsbook To Prediction Market: ProphetX with Jake Benzaquen
Thomas Viola is joined by ProphetX Co-Founder Jake Benzaquen to discuss the journey from an exchange operating on the sports betting model, to a gray market sweepstakes, and now to a CFTC regulated prediction market.
00:00 – Intro
05:20 – How Sports Betting Has Changed Over the Years
11:15 – Building Models and Finding an Edge
18:40 – The Challenges of Betting in Today’s Market
26:10 – Favorite Stories and Memorable Experiences
34:00 – The Future of Sports Betting and Prediction Markets
48:45 – Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks
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